Council Tax

We collect Council Tax from all households within New Forest. You can find out what payment methods are available, what band your property is in, and what discounts and exemptions you may be eligible for.

You should let us know if you have difficulty paying your Council Tax or if your circumstances have changed.

Pay Council Tax

You can pay your Council Tax by Direct Debit, online, phone or through your bank.

Council Tax discounts and exemptions

You can apply to pay less Council Tax depending on your circumstances.

Who has to pay Council Tax

Find out who is responsible for paying Council Tax for a property.

Difficulty paying Council Tax

Change in circumstances for Council Tax

Tell us about your change of address or other circumstances.

Council Tax Support

The Council Tax Reduction Scheme can help if you are on low income.

How much Council Tax you pay

The amount of Council Tax you pay depends on the value of your property.

How Council Tax is spent

How your Council Tax payments are spent and what they pay for.

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